brooch
- Museum number
- 1978,1002.876
- Description
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Chased and polished two-colour gold brooch set with rubies in the form: of a spray of convolvulus. .
- Production date
- 1840 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Height: 5.20 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Additions and corrections to original catalogue entry made by Judy Rudoe.
See also C. Gere & J. Rudoe, 'Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria: A Mirror to the World', London, British Museum, 2010, fig. 132 p.175. Caption: ‘coloured gold jewels imitating flowers. Continental and English, 1840–80.’ (Charlotte Gere)
- Location
- On display (G47/dc8)
- Acquisition date
- 1978-1981
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1978,1002.876
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: HG.876 (masterlist number)
